Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu
Borneo History received a courtesy visit from the Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu at the Borneo History Gallery.
History,
shared.
In meeting rooms and museums. Among bookshelves and communities. A record of the people, conversations and activities behind Borneo History Resources.
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2025
21 documented activities
Recording for Sabah Day 2025
The Department of Broadcasting Malaysia, Sabah, visited the Borneo History Gallery to film a special Sabah Day 2025 documentary.
Preserving old documents with Alex Teoh
Conservation expert Alex Teoh from Singapore visited the Borneo History Gallery for preservation and restoration work on old documents.
Dr. Bianca Gerlich visits Borneo History
Dr. Bianca Gerlich from Germany visited for research, including a visit to the Borneo History Gallery and a podcast recording published by Eyes & Ears Production in collaboration with Goethe-Institut Malaysia.
Kota Kinabalu Hakka Association
Pertubuhan Sejarah Borneo (Borneo History) received a courtesy visit from the Kota Kinabalu Hakka Association.
The Untold Story of Sabah
A visit and interview with Jojo Main Channel 99AI @jojojoy / Sabah Wandering @sabah-travel for the YouTube video ‘The Untold Story of Sabah (2000 Years of Hidden History) Bajau Warriors of Brunei Sulu’.
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An agreement with Aura Hebat
Signing a Memorandum of Understanding between Aura Hebat and Borneo History Research Centre.
From Sabah’s Voice to Action
Borneo History exhibited at and attended SABAR’s ‘Final Town Hall & Exhibition’, themed ‘From Sabah’s Voice to Action’, at Dewan Komuniti Kota Kinabalu.
Kita Jaga Sabah
An interview and sharing of Sabah’s history for ‘Kita Jaga Sabah’, episode 11 of the Kinabalu Podcast YouTube channel.
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Universiti Malaysia Sabah Library
Borneo History received a courtesy visit from the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Library Department.
Remembering the Double Six plane crash
A visit and interview with Jojo Main Channel 99AI @jojojoy / Sabah Wandering @sabah-travel for the YouTube video ‘“I Was There”: What Really Happened in Sabah’s Most Mysterious Double Six Plane Crash’.
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Sabah Art Gallery
Borneo History received a courtesy visit from Sabah Art Gallery.
Malaysian History Society, Sabah Branch
Signing a Memorandum of Understanding between Borneo History Research Centre and the Malaysian History Society, Sabah Branch.
Recording a documentary on MA63
Filming a documentary on MA63 with Vinoun Films for North Borneo TV.
The Sovereign Truth: Sabah and the Sulu Claim
Filming ‘The Sovereign Truth: Sabah and the Sulu Claim’ with Vinoun Films for North Borneo TV.
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Shari Jeffri and Avtar Singh: a love for history
Recording ‘Shari Jeffri and Avtar Singh: Who They Are and Their Love for History’, a podcast published by Eyes & Ears Production in collaboration with Goethe-Institut Malaysia.
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Sabah Flying Club
Borneo History received a courtesy visit from Sabah Flying Club.
The Cession Deeds of British North Borneo
Presentation of ‘The Cession Deeds of British North Borneo (1877–1903)’ to the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji bin Haji Noor, at his official residence, Rumah Sri Gaya.
The Formation of Malaysia Revisited
Borneo History exhibited at and attended ‘The Formation of Malaysia Revisited’, a forum by Tan Sri Tommy Thomas, organised by SABAR at Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort.
SABAR and Borneo History in Daily Express
A Daily Express article about the collaboration between Borneo History Research Centre and Sabah Action Body Advocating Rights (SABAR).
An agreement with SABAR
Signing a Memorandum of Understanding between Sabah Action Body Advocating Rights (SABAR) and Borneo History at E-West Restaurant, Luyang.
2024
22 documented activities
Raja Muda Hashim and the fall of Marudu
A podcast recording in Kota Belud discussing ‘Raja Muda Hashim and the Fall of Marudu’ with Avtar Singh, Christopher Higgs and Roslan Masran. Published by Eyes & Ears Production in collaboration with Goethe-Institut Malaysia.
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Goethe-Institut Malaysia
Borneo History received a visit from Goethe-Institut Malaysia.
Sembulan: The History of Sembulan
Development Lecture Series: ‘Sembulan: The History of Sembulan’, with a mini exhibition at University College Sabah Foundation (UCSF).
The artistic legacy of William Pretyman
A presentation at The Sabah Society highlighting William Pretyman’s artistic heritage and contributions within the context of Sabah’s history.
Syahadah: Masjid Kampung Sembulan
Recording the RTM documentary series ‘Syahadah’, titled ‘Masjid Kampung Sembulan: The First Islamic Heritage Site in Sabah’.
Diaspora Bangsa Brunei Sabah
Recording ‘Diaspora Bangsa Brunei Sabah’ with Vinoun Films for North Borneo TV at the Borneo History Gallery.
North Borneo Rainforest Festival
Borneo History received a visit from the founder and team of North Borneo Rainforest Festival to learn about local handicrafts and Borneo’s cultural heritage.
Kanvas Perlembagaan
Shari Jeffri was invited as a panellist for ‘Kanvas Perlembagaan’, a documentary produced for RTM by Ameena Entertainment Sdn. Bhd.
Sabah Ports Authority
Borneo History received a courtesy visit from the Sabah Ports Authority for an information-sharing session on the early history of Sabah’s ports.
Kembara Ilmu: Ini Khazanah Kita
Launch ceremony of ‘Program Kembara Ilmu: Ini Khazanah Kita’ at Tanjung Aru Railway Station by the Librarians Association of Malaysia, Sabah Group.
A conversation on history
A live podcast recording published by Eyes & Ears Production, discussing ‘The Historical Aspect of the Sulu Claim’ with Chris Pereira and Avtar Singh at The Sabah Society, in collaboration with Goethe-Institut Malaysia.
Librarians among the bookshelves
Borneo History received a courtesy visit from the Librarians Association of Malaysia, Sabah Group.
Bicara PSMCS 2024
Webinar Bicara PSMCS 2024.
Events, developments and perspectives
A foreign policy talk on the Sultan’s heirs’ claim on Sabah, covering events, developments, perspectives and resolution of the issue, at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
Nostalgia of Kampung Sembulan
‘A Glimpse into the History of Kampung Sembulan: Nostalgia of Kg. Sembulan’, in conjunction with Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2024.
Introducing historical research to youths
A presentation to promote the Malaysian History Society, Sabah Branch, to youths at the Sabah Sports Board.
Mystery of the Heroine Dang Insum
An RTM documentary programme uncovering the legendary story of Dang Insum.
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Resolving the past
‘Resolving the Past: Closure to Sulu’s Claim on Sabah’, a forum organised by the Progressive Institute of Public Policy Analysis (PiPPA).
Local wisdom, local history
An interview with Dr. Jakaria Dasan in Bicara Santai Pesona, ‘Local Wisdom Is Important in Understanding Local History’, at Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
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An appreciation in the record
An appreciation page dedicated to Shari Jeffri in the 2023 newsletter of the Malaysian History Centre, Sabah Branch.
A workshop on the Sulu claims
The Sabah edition engagement workshop on the current status of claims by parties alleging to be heirs of the Sultan of Sulu, at Galeri Azman Hashim, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
Sembulan in the 39th journal
The Sabah Society Member’s Night and launch of its 39th journal, featuring ‘The History of Sembulan: 17th to 20th Century’ by Shari Jeffri.
2023
9 documented activities
Brunei history at Baurung-Urung
A Brunei history exhibition with Persatuan Masyarakat Brunei Sabah (PMBS) at SICC, as part of the Baurung-Urung Cultural Heritage Carnival.
The early history of Putatan
A talk on the early history of Putatan, in conjunction with the Putatan District History Symposium.
Photographs for Keningau Heritage Museum
Handover of historical photographs to Keningau Heritage Museum, in conjunction with History @ Sabah Museum.
The symposium, in print
A Daily Express article about the success of the History Symposium at ITCC Mall, Penampang.
Sabah History Symposium
Talks at ITCC, Penampang: ‘North Borneo Documents of Antiquity vs Sulu Claim’ and ‘Penampang History: The Untold Story of Odu Toila, Guunsing Hungab Penampang’.
Empowering Borneo knowledge
A Research Open Day talk on cultural heritage management and preserving the intangible knowledge of indigenous communities, at UNIMAS, Institute of Borneo Studies.
Sovereignty and state immunity
Shari Jeffri was invited as a panellist for the International Arbitration Colloquium: Sovereignty and State Immunity in Commercial Arbitration, at AIAC, Kuala Lumpur.
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The lost kingdom of Mengkabong
‘The Lost Kingdom of Mengkabong, North Borneo: Compilation of Rare 19th Century North Borneo Jawi Manuscript (Private Collections)’, a talk for The Sabah Society.
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85 Ribu
A documentary by Dr. Saat Awang Damit, produced by the Ministry of Communications and Digital and FINAS.
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2022
15 documented activities
Chasing Zephyr
Andrew Lamshed interviewed Shari Jeffri for his documentary ‘Chasing Zephyr, An Adventure Documentaries’.
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Baurung-Urung Carnival
An exhibition for the Persatuan Masyarakat Brunei Sabah (PMBS) exhibition hall at SICC, in conjunction with the Baurung-Urung Carnival.
Si Gunting
Recording of RTM’s special documentary ‘Si Gunting’, about resistance to colonial oppression of indigenous peoples, in conjunction with Malaysia Day 2022.
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Planning a Sembulan history exhibition
Kumpulan Penjejak Sejarah Borneo visited the Sabah State Archives to plan an exhibition and information-sharing session focusing on the history of Sembulan.
A collaborative spotlight article
‘Sulu Heirs Relying on False Narrative’, a collaborative spotlight article by Shari Jeffri and Avtar Singh in the Daily Express.
At the Sabah State Archives
A courtesy visit by the Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) (IDS) to the Sabah State Archives regarding the establishment of the North Borneo History Centre.
Plans for a research centre
A local newspaper report on collaboration between the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) and the Sabah State Library to establish a research centre led by Shari Jeffri.
At the Sabah State Museum
A courtesy visit by the Institute for Development Studies (Sabah) (IDS) to the Sabah State Museum regarding the establishment of the North Borneo History Centre.
Remembering Double Six
Sharing memories and experiences during the Double Six commemoration ceremony in Sembulan, Kota Kinabalu.
A North Borneo History Research Centre
A meeting with the Institute for Development Studies (IDS) regarding the establishment of the North Borneo History Research Centre proposed by Datuk Seri Masidi Manjun.
A repository for historical documents
A meeting with the Chief Minister of Sabah, Datuk Seri Panglima Hj Hajiji Haji Noor, regarding a repository for historical documents and a research centre for British North Borneo history.
Files in the United Kingdom archives
Philip Golingai’s article in The Star about the discovery of files related to the Sulu Sultanate in The National Archives, Kew.
Claims on Sabah
‘Claims on Sabah by the Philippine/Sulu Government’, presented via Zoom at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
Documents of antiquity
‘Documents of Antiquity, Treaties and Engagements’ presented to the Sabah Law Society via Zoom.
Liberation of Borneo
A live broadcast with Richard Ker and Avtar Singh discussing ‘Liberation of Borneo’.
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2021
2 documented activities
Celebrating Borneo’s harvest festival
A Borneo Forum celebration via Zoom, upholding the preservation of culture, nature and the beauty of indigenous communities.
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Diverse interests, hidden treasures
Dr. Baharuddin Mohd. Arus’s article in Utusan Borneo, ‘Shari Jeffri’s Diverse Interests Hold Hidden Treasures’.
2020
3 documented activities
History of Sembulan
Jason Santos’s article, ‘History of Sembulan: Home to Remnants of Ancient Brunei Army Pt 1’, published in The Vibes.
A talk enters the newspaper record
David Thien’s Daily Express article about ‘1788: The History of Sembulan and 200 Years of Borneo Treaties and Engagements’, organised by The Sabah Society.
1788: The history of Sembulan
The Sabah Society talk, ‘1788: The History of Sembulan and 200 Years of Borneo Treaties and Engagements’.
2019
1 documented activity
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